FALL RIVER — The Fall River Police Department is investigating several recent break-ins into sheds and garages in the area of Rodman Street and Brayton Avenue.

The break-ins are happening during the day and night, prompting police to remind residents that they should lock their sheds and secure their garages when not in use, especially when they are not home.

Police officials also urged the public to be vigilant in monitoring suspicious activity in their neighborhoods, near their homes or neighbors’ homes.

Anyone with information about the recent break-ins can contact Detective Raul Camara of the Fall River Police Department's Major Crimes Division at 508-324-2796. Information can also be left on the police department’s anonymous TIPS line at 508-672-TIPS.

Anyone who sees suspicious activity or a break-in in progress can call 911 or the Fall River Police Department at 508-676-8511. Suspicious activity includes unknown peoples or vehicles in the neighborhood or in people’s yards. This type of activity should be reported immediately, police said, adding that residents should not intervene but instead serve as witnesses for police.